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1. New Members
2. Q&A?
3. Discuss Xmas/Holiday Party
4. Discuss events for 2014
5. New X5 presentation @ Bill Pearce
6. Dinner @ La Vecchia Italian Bistro

33 in Attendance
John English, Vice President, called the meeting to order at 6 pm.

1. New Members/Guests:  Jeff Warner introduced a guest from Frankfurt; he asked the sales rep to give her a free car since she was from Germany.  (It did not work, but worth a try.)
2. Member Q&A Session:
   1. A member asked for information and opinions on run flats; his new car has them.  Several had the run flats and there were no problems; most important point was to not exceed 55 mph or they would overheat and you could end up stranded.  (Note:  Pearce has a run flat brochure in the service lounge area.)
   2. Another member brought a replaced brake pad.  He had heard a rattling sound and could not figure it out.  Buying cheap parts with smaller end tips on them is not a good idea.  Get the best parts, not the cheapest ones, or you will pay much more in the long run.
   3. Another member asked how we might connect with other groups for our events.
   4. Jeff Warner mentioned the BMW CCA membership survey that probably showed up in your mail box today.  It was important to take the survey as the results will mean that this area is interested in BMW CCA and has specific likes and dislikes.  Be precise, but take the survey within the next few days.
   5. John Strom said the tech session would be held at our January 2014 meeting.  The information provided is very valuable for us as BMW owners.  We will see the results of the $130,000 spent on technical training each year.
3.  Christmas Party:  DeArmond Sharp was available to accept the $30 per person payment in cash if exact pay or a check.  Otherwise it could be mailed to him at his office at 71 Washington Street, Reno 89503.  De thought the money would need to be received about a week in advance.  Carol Villar would be sending out information that was more detailed.
4. Event Suggestions for 2014: 
   1. A member suggested an overnight to Bodie State Historic Park (Ghost Town) outside Bridgeport CA.  It is now paved; no camping inside the very well preserved park.  Bishop, CA could be an overnight stop.  He would work on lodging and dates. For information on Bodie go to www.monocounty.org/bodie/?gclid=CPXS1Z3t6boCFcKDQgodyGYAHA .
   2. DeArmond Sharp suggested the Barbera Festival at Cooper Ranch in the Shenandoah Valley (Amador County).  It was on Saturday, June 8, this year, 11 am to 4 pm, and included many wineries.  You have to buy your own ticket and hotel.  Signups start on line in March.  Tickets were $40 and must be purchased online in advance. No tickets are available at the gate. The event is expected to sell out quickly.  It will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014.  For more information go to http://barberafestival.com/
   3. DeArmond Sharp said the Amador wine tour would be late September as usual, date to be determined.
   4. Jeff Warner said yes, he did have a Duck Dynasty hat, but he felt we should work on being serious about Gilbert’s Show and Shine next year.  They give away $1000 to the largest attendance group and our chapter could use that money.  This year there were 29 Chevys for the winners and the second car group had 26 cars.  Our chapter had very few and if we went all out we could easily have 30 to 40 cars.  It is a full day of raffle and auction items, picnic relaxation, kids fun groups and many other things.  It is the second Sunday in September each year.  (In 2014 that will be September 14.)  Cost is $25 to display your car and the benefits of the day go to the Sky Tavern Kids Ski Program.
5. BMW New X5 Presentation – John Strom.
6. Dinner is at LaVecchia Italian Bistro.

Meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm to head downstairs and view the 2014 model that had just arrived.

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A HUGE thanks to all of our COACHES/VOLUNTEERS, Sierra Fire Protection District – Station 38, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, And mostly to our fearless Leader: JEFF WARNER, without you this event would not be possible! Thanks Parents, because you care Sierra Chapter White Knuckled, Fearless Coaches.

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1. New Members
2. Sierra BMWCCA Website Improvements
3. BMW Z5 Rumor Mill
4. BMW German Annual Inspection Checklist
5. Wine Tour
6. Street Survival Recap
7. SOLD! 4 Series Coupe Presentation (Showroom) SOLD!
8. BMW Trivia
9. Q&A?
10. Dinner @ Silver Peak Restaurant (124 Wonder Street Reno, NV 89502)

34 in Attendance
Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

1. Members/Guests:  A guest and his wife were checking the group out and was impressed; said he would be joining; it looked like a really great group. (He was given the current newsletter and contact information.)  He found the BMW chapter by putting a search in for Reno NV Events.
2. Website Improvements:  Carol Villar, webmaster, gave an update of the totally new website.
3. BMW Z5 Rumor Mill:  Pat McGoff provided an article with the agenda to those present on the rumors the BMW Z5 was to share platform with Toyota Supra (August 30th, 2013 by Horatiu Boeriu).
4. BMW German Annual Inspection Checklist:  Jim Goodfellow had the checklist that goes all the way back to 1993 for his 850 CSi.  He recommends we all read Mike Miller’s column in this month’s Roundel on the inspection manuals.  Gilbert Dayao helped him get the manual translated from German.  Jim had just returned from the 8Fest and Maart Jama was also there.  It was a great event and well attended considering the amount of BMW 8s are here – there were also attendees from other countries.
5. Street Survival Recap:  Jeff Warner said there were 16 students and the feedback was good.  The truck driver, Lisa, got to the kids right away; they were instantly amazed.  Jeff thought that there could be 15 maximum in a group, so splitting as was done worked very well.  It cuts the wait times when the kids want to get going in their cars.  Jeff thought this was the very best Street Survival session of all the chapter has done.  He based that on the school teaching and their attitudes.  Using the lodge also makes it much more comfortable for a long day.
6. BMW 4 Series Presentation:  Pat McGoff said this was to be done, the car was there yesterday and today it was sold.  The next two coming in are also sold.  So, the presentation downstairs will be changed just a little bit, which John Strom explained.  John had seen a 959 Porsche in the service area when he came in.  They were built in 1987 and 1988, 200 were made, they cost $400,000 originally and then went up to $500,000.  John will do an overview of the vehicle when we go downstairs.
7. Wine Tour Recap (September 28-29):  DeArmond Sharp gave a recap of the really great wine tour that covered Eldorado and Amador areas.  Carol Villar ran a video show of the tour.  Member Frank Himler printed plaques for the tour that were the best any had ever seen.  They had your name and also the agenda in a very professional manner by Access Pass & Design.
8. Trivia. BMW uses “codenames” to describe the car configuration. The original codes started with an “E” followed by a two digit number. Through the years the code letter has changed. The Trivia question is “What will be the next code letter and what body configuration will it represent.”  ANSWER: The letter “G” will be the next codename and it will represent the new 7 series.
9. Dinner @ Silver Peak Restaurant (124 Wonder Street Reno, NV 89502) about 26 were going.

General Meeting ended at 6:55 pm and most of the group went to the Porsche service bay to view the 959.

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1. New Members
2. Oktoberfest Recap
3. Sierra Buttes Tour Recap
4. Sierra Chapter Survey Scorecard
5. Kars4Kids Charity Show & Shine
6. Silver Peak dinner for October (dinner or lunch menu)
7. BMW Trivia
8. Q & A
9. Street Survival Coaches’ Meeting
10. Dinner @ La Vecchia Italian Bistro

39 in Attendance
Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

1. Four new members attended the September meeting and a guest.
2. August 19 – 25 Monterey Historics/Oktoberfest. President Pat McGoff gave a short overview and Carol Villar also had a video. The attendance was massive compared to previous years. Most of the events were sold out before that week. Click here to view the video.
3. July 27 – Sierra Buttes Tour. Carol Villar showed a video of the event. It was a really great trip. Click here to view the video.
4. September 08 – Kars For Kids Charity Event – Gilbert Dayao – nonsanctioned event. Gilbert Dayao, Community Involvement board member, and Jeff Warner, Driving Events Coordinator, gave a recap of the event, which was very successful. The Chevy Club won with 26 cars present; there were very few from our club. Gilbert said the fund raiser made just short of $41,000 this year.
5. Pacific Region Survey. Pat McGoff commented on the survey that was done by members, and thanked those of us who had participated in the survey. The Sierra Chapter was first in the Pacific Region and 31^st out of the 76 BMW CCA chapters. Click here to view the survey results.
6. October Dinner. Pat McGoff said dinner would be at the original location for Silver Peak Restaurant and Brewery, 124 Wonder Street (and Holcomb), (775) 324-1864. More information is here.  Click here for the dinner menu.
7. Trivia. The i8 BMW is coming out in less than two months. What is the cost? Answer: $136K. Graeme Price was the winner.

General Meeting ended at 6:35 pm to allow for comments and Street Survival Orientation Meeting.

8. After meeting comments:
   1. Dinner at LaVecchia: 15
   2. Bob Merrill said his car was gone already, and he was moving back east. He just wanted to say thank you and good bye.
   3. DeArmond Sharp said other chapter newsletters were available.
   4. Steve Polimeni commented on Purple Slice. It comes in a spray bottle, is an easy wipe off and amazing to clean and wax in one. Information on the history is available at: http://purpleslice.com/aboutus.html and seven Reno/Sparks availability locations.
9. October 05 – Street Survival – Mt Rose Ski Resort.  Jeff Warner currently had 15 students signed up and was not sure there would be more than that.  For 2014 there will be a test on the web site, Click here to open the PDF file and follow the instructions   It is all about liability, which we know can be an issue.  Take it when you can and give feedback.  It is not required for volunteers this year.

   The Manual is available.  Remember to use regular street talk with kids; they have a short attention span.  We are like parents, they do not want to listen.  A smile comes across their face after a while except for usually one or two – either the timid or the cocky personalities.  There is an occasional mismatch of personalities with the student and the coach.  If so, a change will be made.  Sometimes the parents are also difficult since it can be a long 10 hour day.  No car systems are to be turned off; all controls will be left on.  Soap and water will be done one more time.

   Cars will go through tech – first come, first served.  Hood and trunk are included and seating position will be discussed at that time as well as rear view mirrors and other items.  Be sure to leave the window down.  We will arrive at 7 am and the kids will be arriving at 730 am.  Need help for lunch from Einstein’s and there will be bagels and coffee first thing.  Registration help is needed.  Must have a signed waiver from all people present; it will be done inside the lodge again this year.

Orientation session ended at 7:07 pm.

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1. New Members
2. Party Time
3. Party Time
4. Party Time
5. Did I say Party Time
6. BMW Trivia
7. Dinner @ The McGoffs

35 in Attendance
Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

1. Two new members attended the August meeting.
2. Jeff Warner mentioned that the Street Survival was coming up in early October and he is looking for volunteers to help with the event. Driving instructors are needed as well.
3. The BMW trivia for the month was the Lightweight M3. If anyone knew the first year it was introduced and how much less it weighed than the M3 will win a prize. Carol Villar won a bottle of wine for getting the answer correct.
4. Pat McGoff thanked everyone for attending the inaugural Potluck at his residence. This was the largest attendance since the club began!

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NOTE: Club Events are for Sierra Chapter Members Only

An electronic invitation will be sent out to all chapter members for all events,
PLEASE RSVP by accepting the invitation or email us

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WHEN: Saturday, July 27^th, 2013 @ 8:40am, Meet @ Starbucks/Raleys Parking Lot on (Mt. Rose Hwy/Wedge Pkwy)

Days Events:

9:00am – Starbucks/Raleys Parking Lot, 1^st poker card draw (A) Head-up Mt Rose Hwy (NV-431) over the summit, right on NV/CA-28 past Kings Beach .  Turn right on CA-267 (N Shore Road) (C) towards Truckee, CA for approx 10.3 miles.  Turn Left on Brockway Road through roundabouts for approx. 1.0 mile to Truckee River Regional Park for potty break and 2^nd poker card draw.

10:00am – Leave TRR Park turning right on Brockway road, turns to Bridge St.  Right on Donner Pass Road until roundabout on CA-89.  Travel approx. 23 miles to Sierraville (E) and then left on CA-49, stop at highway turnout immediately after Sierraville for pictures and 3^rd poker card. Continue 4.7 miles past Sattley.  Continue, this is the fun part! – 12.6 miles of dangerous curves, to Bassets (gas station/small store and highway maintenance station). Will draw the 4^th poker card at Bassets parking lot.

11:00am – Leave Bassets turning onto Gold Lake Hwy (CR-S620), travel approx. 7.6 miles to Gold Lake (I) for pictures then continue for 15.4 miles to CA-89, entering Graeagle.  Turn left on CA-89 for approx. 1.7 miles to Graeagle-Johnsville Road.  Travel approx. 1.6 miles to Poplar Valley Road, turn right and travel straight to Plumas Pines Golf Course/ Longboards Bar and Grill (K) for lunch! …and final poker card draw and prize award!). Lunch will be The Bluff with glorious views and delicious food.

Lunch Options:
The menu choices for the $17.00 choices to include tax, tip & iced tea or coffee:
Grilled Chicken Sandwich on house-made ciabatta roll, served with Caesar salad or house-cut French fries
Longburger , 1/2 pound burger on house-made roll, topped with Swiss or blue cheese, choice of Caesar salad or house-cut French fries
Ceasar Salad with grilled shrimp or chicken w/shrimp or chicken
And the $20.00 choice to include tax, tip & iced tea or coffee:
BBQ Baby Back Ribs with honey chipotle BBQ sauce, coleslaw and house-cut French fries

NOTE: Longboards can not do individual checks.  We were able to make lunch choices to include tax, tip, drink for a flat fee so please pay in cash. They have a full bar with a wide selection of micro-brews available which you can purchase drinks individually.

1:30pm – Leave Longboards and return back to CA-89 heading north through Graeagle for approx. 1 mile to CA-70. Head east on CA-70 towards Portola, CA, approx. 9 miles.  Leave Portola heading east on CA-70 towards US-395, South on US-395 to Reno, 49 miles. Estimated arrival time in Reno 2:30pm (Click here for the mapped Route)

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I WANT TO GO! Club Members can accept the emailed invitation will reserve your spot! Or email us. For further information contact Sharon Goodrich

The craggy peaks, waterfalls, and rivers of the Sierra Buttes are a spectacular site, especially in the winter and spring when adorned with a tapestry of snow. Glacially formed lakes add to the unique beauty of the landscape and offer recreation in its most luxuriously primitive form.

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1. New Members
2. Oktoberfest Update
3. The new i3 arriving July 31st
   • Teaser: BMW i3 to be unveiled on July 29th
   • 2014 BMW i3 Leaked in Patent Drawings
   • BMW i3 caught testing in New York
   • BMW i3 – Beginning of a New Era – Cars made of CFRP
   • World Premier: BMW i3 Concept Coupe (w/Photo Gallery)
4. Sierra Buttes Tour & Poker Run
5. August Meeting Potluck
6. BMW Trivia
7. Dinner @ La Vecchia Italian Bistro

35 in Attendance
Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

1. Introductions included members not at a meeting before or not attending in a long time
2. Oktoberfest Update (August 19-25). Pat McGoff said 950 people have registered; the largest in history of this event. See web site for more information; time is running out for many events.
3. Sierra Buttes Tour (July 27). Update was given by Sharon and Andy Goodrich. Check the website for all the specific details. There is no limit; currently 12 cars are signed up. If you need more specific information, contact Sharon Goodrich.
4. Pat McGoff went over the new i3 arriving on July 29. It is a gas and electric version starting at $40,000. Another option is the BMW i8 that was spotted in Germany recently – it starts at $150,000.
   • Teaser: BMW i3 to be unveiled on July 29th
   • 2014 BMW i3 Leaked in Patent Drawings
   • BMW i3 caught testing in New York
   • BMW i3 – Beginning of a New Era – Cars made of CFRP
   • World Premier: BMW i3 Concept Coupe (w/Photo Gallery)
5. August Meeting/Potluck (August 8). Pat McGoff will need to know who will be attending the meeting. An email blast will be sent out to all members to provide the information Pat would like before the meeting.
6. BMW CCA Foundation will relocate to Greer SC (between Greenville and Spartanburg). The museum and office is currently a 10,000 square foot building and will eventually be 40,000 square feet of space. It is located by the Performance Center.
7. Fall Wine Tour (September 28 – 29). DeArmond Sharp said he or Ron Rachow or Pat McGoff may be contacted for more information. There are two rooms available at this time, so sign up soon.
8. BMW trivia question for the month: M3CSL, E46 questions:
   • What did CSL stand for on this model and what year? 2004 Coupe Sport Lightweight
   • How much lighter than the usual M3 was the CSL? It was 3054 pounds, 10 percent less.
9. Dinner tonight is at LaVecchia Italian Bistro; 21 were attending for dinner.

General Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.

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1. New Members
2. Oktoberfest Update
3. Mystery Wine Tour Recap (John Strom)
4. The new BMW X-5 has arrived! – Re-imagined Third-Generation X5 Debuts – The all-new BMW X5. A closer look.
5. Alpina B6 BiTurbo is here (Mr. Goodfellow are you buying?) – ALPINA B6 BiTurbo first drive review – BMW ALPINA B6 BITURBO
6. BMW Trivia
7. Dinner @ Bronx Pizzeria (new) 7689 S Virginia St Ste A Reno, NV 89511

29 in Attendance
Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm due to some technology obstacles – no computer, no internet! Thanks to John Strom (for his laptop) and Ron Nicasio (for his tethering) for saving the day!

1. Introductions included a 1968 BMW CCA New York member, transferred from NJ May 2013 and May 2013 new members, who attended the Mystery Wine Tour the previous weekend.
2. Octoberfest Update (August 19-25). Pat McGoff said rates would be going up on Saturday. Some events were already closed, some had wait lists, and they were up to 900 attendees. This should be an exceptional event.
3. Mystery Wine Tour Recap (June 8 – 9) was given by John Strom while we watched a slideshow posted on the web site (click here to view) created by Carol Villar, our webmaster. The post also shows the entire trip plan in case you missed it or wanted to know exactly where they went on their 460 mile drive.
4. John Strom also noted there was a combined event with Street Survival and the Porsche Club that is open to all people over 50 on June 18^th. Ragnar Kuehnert, District Coordinator for the AARP Defensive Driving course, which is designed for seniors to help them strategize through the effects of aging such as reduced vision and hearing, slower reaction time, affect of medications on driving etc will conduct the session. Pre-registration is required, 1 to 530 pm at the National Automobile Museum, 10 South Lake Street, Reno. Cost is $12 for AARP Members and $14 for Non-Members, 775.786.3509.
5. Pat McGoff gave an overview of the X5 which will be made in Spartanburg SC, and is the third generation since 1995. It has many new features that other manufacturers have already adopted (like the LED around the headlights) and has iDrive and Touch Drive. The first part of the BMW YouTube video, The all-new BMWmX5. A closer look., was shown. The Alpina B6 BiTurbo is back on the agenda as well. For additional information on the Alpina site click here.
6. BMW trivia question for the month: Which was the most powerful rated auto brand in the world and what is it worth? BMW and it is worth 26.3 billion according to Forbes World’s Most Powerful Brands List and ranks ninth.
7. Dinner tonight is at the Bronx Pizzeria (mall area where the Chevron/Terribles just closed) at 7689 S Virginia St Ste A Reno, NV 89511 . There is a set price of $16-17 which includes gratuity and will be separate billing, three pizza types, buffet and with happy hour drink price (separate). Nineteen attending.

General Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.

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1. New Members
2. Oktoberfest Update
3. Virginia City Ride Review (De Sharp)
4. Mystery Wine Tour Update (John Strom)
5. BMWCCA Membership Survey
6. BMW Trivia
7. Dinner @ La Vecchia Italian Bistro

25 in Attendance

Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

1. here were no new members at the start of the meeting, so introductions were bypassed.
2. Oktoberfest Update (August 19-25). Pat McGoff said there were 750 enrolled. Both the Hyatt and Hilton hotels were were full already. Most of the car clinics and control driving were also full except Saturday. Two items that Sierra Chapter members would want to consider are the Salinas Valley Agricultural Tour on Friday and the Hurst Castle Tour on Saturday. The list showed 12 from our chapter attending.
3. Virginia City Drive – April 20^th. De Sharp said there were ten Bimmers and Russ Huntoon’s Beemer motorcycle. New Sierra Chapter members Dan Wink and his wife attended. Lunch was great. Carol Villar showed video presentation on the website for us on the ride.
4. Mystery Wine Tour Update – Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9. John Strom said there were currently ten cars. The mystery was a wine valley of five wineries you have never visited, they are about five to eight years old now, it is about 250 miles and the roads are great. The overnight stay will be in a nearby city. See the web site for details and let John Strom know if you want to attend since there are still two spots remaining.
5. Mike Dietel gave information on the May 11, non-sanctioned club event by Pro Control at the Fernley Track. Cost will be $225 per person. There are still openings. Three groups will be running; the price includes lunch. Jeff Warner’s E30 M3 monster car may also be ready by then.
6. BMW Membership Survey. Pat McGoff reminded us that one item discussed at the San Francisco February Regional Conference were all chapters outlined with good and bad points. A membership survey has been created and it is being sent to all members. Half the questions are about National and half are about the Chapter. It takes about ten minutes to complete the survey and hope you will all give your opinions.
7. Member news included Norma coming to the meeting and letting us know that John was in Reston VA and that they would be in Reno until after school was out, the house had been put up for sale, the car had been sold. Brandon Villar was 16 today and Carol was looking for a used car for him. Gilbert said he had an Audi A4. Dawn had a picture on the bulletin board – who did we think it was? Cheryl and Britt Johnson were new members and were introduced.
8. BMW trivia for the month was BMW changing the numbering system. It would be Series 1, 2, 3, 4 etc. So what did that mean? Even numbers were two door; odd numbers were four doors.
9. Dinner tonight is at LaVecchia Italian Bistro. It will be in the main dining room due to a slight glitch, but will not be a problem; headcount of 15 for dinner. Other options for dinners after the meeting were again discussed; no clear winners as yet. A few more mentioned would be checked out to make sure it would be single checks for all attending.

General Meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm.

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1. New Members
2. Oktoberfest Update
3. Event Updates
4. BMW Recalls (Total Recall Hits BMW)
5. BMW New Cars for 2014 (BMW leaks list of new cars for 2014)
6. Eids of May Road Rally (Non-BMW Event)
7. BMW launches 4 more Apps
8. 2013 BMWCCA Membership Drive
9. Sierra Chapter website sign-in demo
10. BMW Trivia –  What is the new 328d motor gas mileage?
    
11. Dinner @ Los Compadres

27 in Attendance
Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

1. here were no new members at the April meeting.
2. The Hyatt Hotel in Monterey is sold out for the Oktoberfest. The Hilton is the overflow hotel and it is the same rate as the Hyatt. The Wednesday and Thursday track days are sold out. There are a few left on Friday and Saturday. If you intend to go you need to sign up very soon.
3. The Virginia City Drive is coming up April 20^th. So far there are 10 cars going which is a good turn-out but more can attend so sign up soon.
4. BMW has a recall on the 3 series coupes and sedans for a battery cable problem. The cable could cause a fire so if you own a 3 series you should check with your BMW dealer to see if your car is on the list. Carol Villar also showed everyone a link that shows all the current recalls for BMW’s.
5. BMW has several new models coming out in the next several months included the new 4 series, a new X5, a diesel 3 series xDrive and many others. Carol Villar showed a link to the BMW site that listed all the upcoming new models.
6. Bob Merrill mentioned that the non- BMW event called the Eids of May Road Rally is coming up on May 4^thA flyer was attached to the Agenda for anyone interested.
7. BMW will introduce 4 more Apps as an option for the new 2014 models. They include Rhapsody, TuneIn, Audible for book reading and Glympse. A flyer is in the Agenda for more details.
8. The BMW 2013 Membership Drive is now underway. For every member signed up, the sponsoring member and the new member are entered into a drawing to win a chance to go to the BMW Performance Center plus two nights of lodging.
9. Carol Villar has recently sent out emails to all members with user names and passwords. She demonstrated how to sign into the website and also showed how to make comments and car listings on the site. She would like to get pictures of member BMW’s to put on the site as well.
10. The BMW trivia for the month was the new 328 d engine. The engine will get an incredible 48 mpg highway and somewhere in the 30 mpg range for city driving. This will compete against the Prius and it’s a BMW!! It will do 0-60 in 7.2 seconds.
11. Jeff Warner mentioned that there is a Pro Control event at the Fernley Track on May 11^th. The cost will be $225 per person. This is a non-BMW event.
12. Jeff Warner mentioned another non-BMW event which will be a Show-n-Shine on Saturday from 10AM to 3PM at Bonaventure of Sparks Senior Living Community. Registration is $15.
13. The dinner tonight is at Los Compadres just down the road.

Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.

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1. New Members
2. Oktoberfest Update
3. Event Updates
4. Website Improvements
5. BMW 4 Series Coupe Video
6. 4 Series Concept Convertible
7. Sierra BMWCCA Banners
8. New Roundel App on the iPad @ the App Store
9. BMW Trivia
10. Dinner @ La Vecchia Italian Bistro

22 in Attendance
Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm.

1. Introductions were done since another new member was present.  He had been a member of the Tucson Chapter and was initially transferred to the Sacramento Chapter.
2. Oktoberfest (August 19-25) Update by Carol Villar.  A short ad clip was shown.  As of March 1 reservations have been accepted via www.bmwcca.ofest.org.  The web site shows activities for the week and package prices.  You must sign up first, then BMW CCA books the Hyatt room for you at $139 per night (could be $379 other nights).
3. Event Updates.  Web Site will have much more information on individual events.  Please check events you may want to attend.  All events mentioned at this meeting were BMW CCA sanctioned events.
   1. 2013 Left Coast 8Fest – Northern California towns of Benbow and Garberville from October 4-7.  Jim Goodfellow said there were already two cars being shipped over from Germany for this year’s show.  Eight years ago at the West Coast show registration was for 89 beautiful 8 series cars.
   2. Virginia City Tour – April 20 date will not interfere with any other major activities – John English outlined a general route which included Mt Rose to 28, then 50, Six Mile Canyon and eat at the Palace Restaurant which has excellent food.
   3. Mystery Wine Tour is June 8 – 9.  Pat McGoff said it would be a blind drive, John Strom said it was not yet full, so contact either John Strom or Pat McGoff.
   4. Sierra Buttes Tour on July 27.  Andy and Sharon Goodrich said a poker run would be included, which will be a first time for everyone.  It will be basically 431 to Kings Beach, 267, Sierraville, Highway 89, and then 49 which is a very winding road.  On to Gold Lake, Graeagle, Portola and home.
   5. Fall Wine Tour is September 28-29.  It fills up fast so contact DeArmond Sharp, Ron Rachow or Pat McGoff.
4. Website Improvements.  Pat McGoff mentioned there were fourteen chapters currently in the Pacific Region and shortcomings of each chapter were pointed out the regional meeting.  BMW CCA Sierra Chapter was one of the best with two items needing correction.  One was the Bylaws, which have been added.  The other was a >Photo Gallery.  We had a video, so Carol Villar did a gallery and gave a demonstration of the changes she had made on the web site.  Carol had also added a link to a forum but there was no chatter yet.  I also showed the Logos page. She put in pictures from the earliest event since she joined the Chapter and became webmaster to now.  Carol would like pictures of member cars, which can be added or contact Carol for adding them.
5. BMW 4 Series Coupe Video.  Carol showed a short video of the new car.  There are 66 BMW models now and they are going to have around 116 models worldwide by 2020.
6. BMW 4 Series Concept Convertible.  Another informative item; we learned a little more.
7. Sierra BMW CCA Banners.  Pat McGoff contacted Russ Huntoon and told him Staples had outdoor vinyl banners with grommets at half price. Russ said he would pay for them himself instead of the club. Each were $40 and used two different photos from the web site.  Pat and Carol rolled them out for us to see up close. Note: These are 2 individual 8′ x 2.5′ Banners
   
8. New BMW CCA Roundel App On The iPad at the App Store.  Pat McGoff gave a short demo on the new app which required your BMW CCA email address and password.  The app has all the magazines and downloads.  You can also scroll to read if you like.
9. BMW Trivia.  Picture provided with the agenda.  It was a 328, 1937, cost:  priceless.
   
10. Member Comments.
    1. Office Max has a BMW discount for supplies – free; more distributed to attendees. Check out more discounts at BMWCCA.org membership benefits page. You must login to see the “Discount Link.”
    2. Giles Marion will be 70 years old tomorrow, the Ides of March.
    3. Jim Goodfellow said the Alpina web page has some pictures and little spiel on it, may want to check it out.  Carol Villar said she had tried it but it did not send you an email on the club web site and goes blank.  She will send out an email when the kinks are solved.  There may be a form to fill out, she will check further.
    4. arol Villar suggested having a release to use pictures on the web site available at future events so they can be added to the gallery
11. Dinner at La Vecchia Italian Bistro would be in the back room.  Looked like maybe 17 attending.

Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.

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1. Happy Valentine’s Day!
2. New Members
3. BMWCCA Regional Meeting 2/1-3 Update
4. Draft Events List
5. BMW Websites
6. The Ultimate Driving Community
7. BMW Trivia
8. Dinner @ Ling & Louis

27 in Attendance

Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

1. Head count was done for Ling & Louie’s to be called in by Cheri for dinner after the meeting. Dinner group of 21. Jeff Warner gave all the women beautiful pink roses for our Valentine’s Day meeting. John English endured us singing happy birthday to him
2. New member was welcomed and we introduced ourselves to him.
3. Pacific Regional Meeting – February 1-3 at SFO Crown Plaza (attended by Pat McGoff, John English, John Strom, and Sharon Goodrich.) Sharon Goodrich said it was a great gathering, very informative. BMW CCA was looking for diversity of vehicles, people and ages. Some hand outs were given that Puget Sound made, including a calendar (they have over 2400 members). All fourteen chapters attended except for Las Vegas. Sharon made one oops saying SUV and was immediately corrected that it was SAV. Someone else present said the other common error is not having a space in BMW CCA.
   Pat McGoff said that BMW CCA membership was declining a little, so they wanted to increase it. All ideas were welcome. There was a lot of talk about the Internet and the actions that could help promote chapters if done correctly.
   John English discussed the Oktoberfest as an example of problems with the Internet. They were given a list that highlighted the worst web sites. The Sierra Chapter was not on the list. Then they looked at the dealer web sites and information on the chapters. It did not look like any of the chapters were included on any of the dealer websites. Discounts were not included on the dealer sites either. All fourteen chapters were scored. Sierra Chapter had two that needed to be corrected: the ByLaws (not a problem) and gallery of photos. The photos depended on available site space. The Sin City Chapter got all “nos” and the rumor was Chris Willett/others had closed it because of convertibles not being permitted on the track. Las Vegas had 9 members. We were at 119 on February 1st.
   Jeff Warner asked if Las Vegas chapter could then be transferred to Reno, as we were from them when this chapter was formed. Russ Huntoon said that we had the highest percent of chapter members attending. John Strom said our membership retention was the same as last year; stable membership was good, but growth would be better. Pat McGoff mentioned he was impressed with the number attending our monthly meetings; however, it looked like the majority attending were officers, board members and committee chairs.
   Oktoberfest costs were not organized at the meeting, Pat McGoff said. The information is now available and will be sent to all our members. The West coast was not as successful with Oktoberfest as the East Coast, so this may be the last one if attendance is not greatly improved. Russ Huntoon asked if they had banners for our Chapter yet – which would make our group be more visible.
   The BMW CCA Foundation and Capital Campaign are trying to break all records in raising money for Street Survival. They would like to double the numbers from 2500 students at 85+ locations to 5000 at 200 locations. They need a new facility that will cost $5.5 million and include a museum (not for cars) and space for expanding over the years. It would be perfect between the performance track and the Spartanburg facility and the land is for sale now.
   
4. Events List Comments.
   1. Jeff Warner said Street Survival at Fallon was on hold since they were not responding. John Strom said Porsche was doing a Street Survival March 16 with SCCA. Dave and Carol DeBorde at d_deborde@charter.net have SCCA pamphlets.
   2. Jeff Warner said the web site was originally very stoic and then there were two others that had it before Carol took it over. It is a great improvement and very user friendly for the event listings, which we really needed to encourage more participation.
   3. John Strom said the June 8 Mystery Wine Tour was still on. JoAnn McGoff said she tried to access the Porsche one as she thought it would be the same for us. John said he figured someone would try that, so he removed it. Therefore, it is still a mystery.
   4. DeArmond Sharp said that fourteen rooms were blocked for the Fall Wine Tour at the Shenandoah Inn at Plymouth, CA. There is a wedding party that weekend, so the sooner we sign up, the better for us. Last year there were 15 rooms.
   5. August 8 meeting will be at Pat McGoff’s house, not Pearce, and will be a potluck.
5. Websites.  Pat McGoff said we needed to expand events and the Roundel and Pearce information on the web site.  Information that anyone provided would be welcomed.
6. Jeff Warner, Mike Dietel and Gilbert Dayao went out to Reno-Fernley to check the track and lands around it. There were two parcels, one was now a dirt track. There was a ten year lease on the road course by a very savvy new guy. We should be able to use it for ten years, but there will not be a lot of improvements. He will do a new configuration, possibly an H configuration and 2.5 mile track. The main problem is the gravel not being cleared from the track.
7. Pat McGoff asked about restaurant options. Twisted Fork (old Bullie’s spot) at 1191 Steamboat Parkway has private room. Johnny Carino’s Italian Grill at The Summit will also do separate checks. Brassiere St James Brewery/Restaurant, at 901 South Center Street opened four months ago, they also do separate checks.

General Meeting was stopped at 6:55 pm and a stampede for the door was done.  It was Valentine’s Day, and everyone at Bill Pearce was ready to head out as soon as we left too.

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1. Holiday Party Thank-You
2. New Members
3. List of Sierra BMWCCA Officers
4. Reno Tahoe Concours presented by Steve Mashour
5. Event Ideas presented by John Strom
6. Pearce BMW stipend for Club purchases/leases/used cars
7. BMWCCA Rewards for BMW purchases/leases
8. BMWCCA Regional Meeting 2/1-3
9. BMW Trivia
10. Dinner @ La Vecchia

23 in Attendance

Pat McGoff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

1. Pat thanked all for the holiday party, including Carol and Mario Villar, JoAnn and Pat McGoff, Cheri and Russ Huntoon along with Joyce Sharp and Sharon Rachow (the latter helped set up the party this year).
2. New members were introduced.  They had attended the November meeting and the Christmas party.
3. Pat provided an agenda for the meeting and also the email and contact numbers for new officers. (For contact information got to the Our Team page)

President – Pat McGoff
Vice President – John English
Secretary – Dody Gustafson
Treasurer/Legal Counsel – DeArmond Sharp
Past President – Art Ona
Member-at-Large – Mike Dietel
Driving Events – Jeff Warner
Newsletter – John Strom
Community Involvement – Gilbert Dayao and Melissa Nicholas
Webmaster – Carol Villar
Membership Chairman – Sharon Goodrich
Events Coordinators – Russ and Cheri Huntoon

4. A few of the changed items included moving it from Friday to Sunday. Price lowered and more spectators. No parking at Montreaux; may use a shuttle from Galena. Possibly only three judges and six or seven classifications. Jeff Warner and Gilbert Dayao said it would be best to shoot for 100 cars and hope for 60 to attend. Practice hole by the driving range would be used. Jeff Warner suggested finding vendors to provide food and beverages with no deduction from money raised. Boys and Girls Clubs were going to assist.
5. John Strom had event folders with all the forms needed. One event that was being planned was a June 8, Saturday, Mystery Wine Tour. Meet at 8 am and would be told where the group would be going. Roads are fantastic, about 180 miles, new wineries that have won awards, a picnic and overnight stay. Probably only 12 cars will be going. Porsche club did it last year and no one guess the place. Gilbert Dayao would be doing a couple of tech sessions and the regular wine trip in September also. Kars for Kids would be the second Sunday in September, and also the Virginia City Drive.
6. Pat McGoff talked with Mike Freitas, Sales Manager, and there will be a $250 stipend for bought leased and used cars. Last year we had $1000 in stipends which was used to support the Holiday Party.
7. Pat McGoff also mentioned the Roundel advertised for National that there were rewards from $500 to $1500 on purchase or lease of a vehicle. USAA also offered rewards. If there were other organizations that offered rewards for car purchases, please let us know.
8. Pacific Regional Conference will be at the SFO Crown Plaza February 1 through 3 and the four slots per chapter will be attended by Pat McGoff, John English, John Strom, and Sharon Goodrich.
9. The Monterey Oktoberfest will be after the Concours Historics on August 19 and Hyatt rooms are now open for reservations if you plan to attend.
10. Trivia each month will be done. Pat McGoff said that BMW sold more cars in November 2012 than any other month in their history. They also beat out Mercedes Benz to total cars sold last year by 7000. Check out the article BMW says November best month ever.
11. Jim Goodfellow would like to hear ideas to revitalize our cars. He found that changing a BMW catalytic converter to a non-California converter upped mileage by 6 mph.
12. Pat McGoff talked with Alberto at LaVecchia. We will have the private room every other month (January, March, May etc) and other locations between those times. Ling & Louies in February and then others. August will be a picnic at Pat McGoff’s house – potluck and fine wines. Dinner count looked like about 14.

General Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.

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NOTE: Club Events are for Sierra Chapter Members Only
An electronic invitation will be sent out to all chapter members for all events,
PLEASE RSVP by accepting the invitation or email us

For more details click here to visit our post.

WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, September 28^th & 29th

Saturday we’ll drive to Amador/El Dorado wine country, have lunch and spend the rest of the day visiting wineries to be selected (suggestions welcome). We’ll check in at The Shenandoah Inn in Plymouth, CA. Bring a bottle wine for the Wine & Cheese happy hour by the pool, followed by dinner. Sunday we’ll meet for breakfast then maybe visit Amador Flower Farm and continue with a couple of more wineries or head home..

ROUTE: TBD

Itinerary and Wineries TBD

COST: Hotel accommodations and meals and CALL the Shenandoah Inn at (209) 245-4491 or 800-542-4549 to reserve your room, only 14 rooms have been reserved. There were only 14 rooms left because there is a wedding party staying at the Inn. Room rates are $108 for a King. CUTOFF DATE for booking is August 28.
Visit http://www.eldoradowines.org and http://www.amadorwine.com for winery information.

More detailed information on the itinerary for this year’s tour will be sent to anyone who signed up.

I WANT TO GO! Club Members can accept the emailed invitation will reserve your spot! Or email us
For further information contact DeArmond Sharp or Pat McGoff or Ron Rachow
Don’t forget to make your reservations!

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WE NEED STUDENTS & VOLUNTEER COACHES! (DO NOT NEED TO BE CLUB MEMBERS)
WHEN:Saturday, October 5^th, 2013
LOCATION: Mt. Rose Ski Resort Parking Lot, 22222 Mount Rose Highway, Reno, NV

It’s about more than driving – it’s about LIVING!
The primary emphasis of the Tire Rack Street Survival® is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about its handling limits and how you can control them. The students will become more observant of the traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As the students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves. They will understand why they should always wear their own seatbelts, and why they should insist that their passengers wear seatbelts, too.

See the Tire Rack Street Survival® FAQ page
Watch YouTube videos:

• 2012 Sierra Chapter Street Survival
• Tire Rack Street Survival
• Tire Rack Street Survival Promo

Event Details

• Driving Clinic for Ages 15-23
• Full day behind the wheel with Coach
• You drive your own vehicle
• Class presentations between sessions
• Emphasis on Vehicle Dynamics

COST: $75 per student (includes lunch)

I WANT TO BE A STUDENT! Age requirement is 15-23. To register go to our Street Survival School Registration page.

I WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER COACH: Coaches DO NOT NEED TO BE CLUB MEMBERS. If you want to volunteer contact Jeff Warner or Email Us.

For further information visit the Street Survival web site or contact Jeff Warner or Email Us

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NOTE: Club Events are for Sierra Chapter Members Only
An electronic invitation will be sent out to all chapter members for all events,
PLEASE RSVP by accepting the invitation or email us

The McGoff’s will host the appetizers (bring a bottle of your favorite holiday drink) and The Villar’s will host the dinner and desert!

MENU: Assorted appetizers, Buffet style dinner (main dishes meat and chicken as well as sides) and decadent desserts. Catering will be by Dish Cafe & Catering YUMMY!
Cost: $30/per person.

I WANT TO GO: Club Members PLEASE RSVP by accepting the email invitation or email us

Please make checks Sierra BMW Club to  and send them to:
DeArmond Sharp
71 Washington St
Reno, NV 89503

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NOTE: Club Events are for Sierra Chapter Members Only

An electronic invitation will be sent out to all chapter members for all events,
PLEASE RSVP by accepting the invitation or email us

For more detail click here to visit our post

WHEN: Saturday, June 8^th-9^th, 2013 @ 800 AM , Meet @ McDonalds off 395 North at Lemmon Drive (120 Lemmon Drive Reno, NV 89506)

Come join us for a Mystery Wine Tour, Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, 2013. That’s right… we’re going on an overnight tour to wineries you’ve probably never heard of in a place you’ve probably never been! Sound like fun? We’ll drive some great roads, enjoy some good food (…and wine!), meet some great people and generally have the usual BMW Club great time!!! The tour is limited to 12 cars so sign up early!

We’ll meet at 8 AM at McDonalds off 395 North at Lemmon Drive on Saturday morning, June 8. At that time we’ll provide you with the itinerary and plans for the weekend. Have a full tank of gas and be prepared for some fun driving! Bring a picnic lunch you can enjoy at our first winery stop. Dinner will be a casual affair at a great restaurant. We’ve reserved hotel rooms for Saturday night. Return home on your own time on Sunday (we’ll provide some suggested routes). It’s all pay-as-you-go – nothing up-front except your commitment. Tour is limited to 12 cars, so sign up quickly to guarantee your spot. Call John or Alice Strom at 775-851-3000,  or email us.

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NOTE: Club Events are for Sierra Chapter Members Only
An electronic invitation will be sent out to all chapter members for all events,
PLEASE RSVP by accepting the invitation or email us

For more details click here to visit our post.

WHEN: Saturday, April 20^th, 2013 @ 9:30 AM, Meet @ Starbucks/Raleys Parking Lot on (Mt. Rose Hwy/Wedge Pkwy)

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